• The Indicator from Planet Money

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The Indicator from Planet Money

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  • A little show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening today. It's a quick hit of insight into work, business, the economy, and everything else. Listen weekday afternoons.

    Try Planet Money+! a new way to support the show you love, get a sponsor-free feed of the podcast, *and* get access to bonus content. You'll also get access to The Indicator and Planet Money Summer School, both without interruptions. sign up at plus.npr.org/planetmoney
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  • The story behind Cuba's economic dysfunction

    The story behind Cuba's economic dysfunction
    Nov 7 2024
    This week, a powerful hurricane hit Cuba, causing nationwide electricity outages — right after a string of power failures that have plagued the country in recent months. These power outages are a low point for a country that has struggled economically for years and is experiencing mass emigration.

    Today on the show, we explain why Cuba is struggling to keep the lights on and investigate the root causes of the Caribbean nation's dramatic fall.

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    9 mins
  • America's economy is the envy of the world. Will it stay that way?

    America's economy is the envy of the world. Will it stay that way?
    Nov 6 2024
    Donald Trump's victory in this year's election had a lot to do with how many Americans feel about the US economy (surprise: not good). But Simon Rabinovitch, US Economics Editor for The Economist, argues that, despite the turmoil of the past few years, America's economy remains the envy of the world. Today on the show, Simon explains why that is, but also why he believes a Trump presidency puts America's 'economic exceptionalism' at risk.

    The envy of the World - The Economist

    Related episodes:
    How much do Presidents ACTUALLY influence the economy? (Apple / Spotify)
    Why are some nations richer? (Apple / Spotify)

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    9 mins
  • Why Midwest crop farmers are having a logistics problem

    Why Midwest crop farmers are having a logistics problem
    Nov 5 2024
    It's the most important day of the year for the country ... The Beigie Awards! The Beigie Awards are back to recognize the regional Federal Reserve Bank with the best Beige Book entry. This time, we shine a spotlight on one entry that speaks to a logistics problem affecting farms in the midwest.

    Related episodes:
    Using anecdotes to predict recessions (Apple / Spotify)
    The Beigie Awards: Why banks are going on a "loan diet" (Apple / Spotify)

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    9 mins

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